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Nigerian troops serve in East African campaign

Nigerian soldiers in British service fought in East Africa during World War II.

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Nigerian troops serve in East African campaign

Nigerian soldiers in British service fought in East Africa during World War II.

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Nigerian soldiers in British service fought in East Africa during World War II. Their service connected local colonial subjects to imperial military theaters.

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